Amazon founder Jeff Bezos attempted to purchase the NFL's Washington Commanders in 2022 when Dan Snyder put the team up for sale.

However, the tech magnate was unable to finalize the deal due to a significant reason.

The 60-year-old businessman reportedly was "simply outbid" by a group of investors led by businessman Josh Harris, who completed the transaction for $6.05 billion in July 2023, according to the Financial Times.

Initial speculation suggested that former Commanders owner Dan Snyder had intentionally excluded Bezos from the bidding process due to personal animosities between the two.

Bezos is currently the wealthiest person in the world as of June 24, with a net worth of $211 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Jeff Bezos could have gotten the Commanders if he wanted to

Despite the rumored animosity between Bezos and Snyder, the e-commerce tycoon could have acquired the NFL team if he had been determined to do so with his vast financial resources.

"I don't think Snyder would have not sold to [Josh Harris] if Jeff came in with a bid of $7 [billion]," an anonymous source stated.

Had it come through, the Commanders would have been Bezos' first major investment in a sports team. He had already invested in sports media startup Overtime in 2021 alongside Canadian musician Drake and other celebrities.